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	Note that the only biology and physiology texts allowed in this game are those published before 2006.		Note that the only biology and physiology texts allowed in this game are those published before 2006.

			[[Mai Otome: Blue Sky Liberation]]

	=Introduction=		=Introduction=
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	==Aries==		==Aries==

			A large continent to west of Aurellia

	===Aries Republic===		===Aries Republic===

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	''To be an Otome is be violent. Very violent.''		''To be an Otome is to be violent. Very violent.''

	A game based upon the Mai Otome anime and manga. System currently in prototype stage courtesy of Shrike.		A game based upon the Mai Otome anime and manga. System currently in prototype stage courtesy of Shrike.

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	==Xillia==		==Xillia==

			Located to the east of Aurellia. The two continents are separated Rossian Strait, which has since been bridged by the Cardairan imperial capital, Argos. Lush and mountainous, Xillia is typified as being fairly mysterious and more than a little insular. That's the popular impression in any case. Despite its uneven geography, Xillia is an agricultural marvel and has allowed for an explosive level of population growth relative to other parts of Arl.

	===Zipang===		===Zipang===

	===~~Huaxia~~===		Inhabiting a chain of islands to the very far east, Zipang is a relatively isolationist nation with an unusual power sharing arrangement. While nominally Zipang is ruled by the Tenno, in reality that position is most symbolic, and real administrative power rests in the hands of the Shogun, essentially a military dictator, and his bakufu. Within the bakufu, the most prominent clans are Minamoto, Genji, Heike and Fujiwara. Traditionally only the Minamoto can become Shogun, but the power of the Otome rest in the hands of these families in a delicate balance. As a sovereign of peace, the Tenno has never held a Contract, and the Imperial Household of Zipang regularly speaks out against the theory of mutually assured destruction. Regardless, the large clans still pursue Contracts in an attempt to garner influence within Zipang.

			Even relative to the rest of Xillia, Zipang is incredibly mountainous and has concentrated the majority of its large cities in very tightly delineated areas. Much of Zipang is pristine.

			===Taiyuan===

			The largest nation on Xillia, dominating its central parts and much of the east coast. The dynasty of the Huangdi has persisted for almost as long as the emirs of Wind, and it has been a major fixture in world politics since before the Seven Days of Fire. Unlike in Zipang, the Huangdi possesses absolute power, and all administration of Taiyuan stems directly from the throne. The nobility, such that it is, is made up of 'scholar-bureaucrats', landed gentry that have passed the grueling imperial examinations. Taiyuan is a sleeping giant on paper. The most populous nation on Arl and a wealth of so far untapped resources means that it could be a military superpower to rival even the Aries Republic, but traditionally it has only possessed a relatively small number of Otome, and the nature of its society means that most daughters tend to strive for the imperial examinations over Galleria Academy.

			===Âu Lạc===

			Located on a peninsula extending north into the Mare Imbrium. A small, lively kingdom with an open character which is a little unusual in comparison to other Xillian nations. In contrast with its relatively pacifistic political stances and agreeable international relations, Âu Lạc is widely believed to possess Arl's most elite and skilled military, and it has historically defeated a series of invaders that on paper were much more powerful. This is despite its military expenditures being a relatively minuscule portion of the national budget, on top of Âu Lạc itself being relatively poor.

			The relatively lack of wealth has caused non-trivial numbers of people to seek a life elsewhere, often within the supposed lands of opportunity to the west, such as the UAE.

	==Aries==		==Aries==

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	==Xillia==		==Xillia==

			===Zipang===

			===Huaxia===

	==Aries==		==Aries==

			===Aries Republic===

			===Osea===

	==Nazca==		==Nazca==
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	Most Anjou students at Galleria Academy were there on aristocratic money, which rapidly dried up as the Revolution took hold. The Directory has since made a point of providing scholarships to each student. It is without a doubt true that these Republican Scholarships are an olive branch to the faculty, an attempt to secure the technical expertise which allows for a Contract to be revoked.		Most Anjou students at Galleria Academy were there on aristocratic money, which rapidly dried up as the Revolution took hold. The Directory has since made a point of providing scholarships to each student. It is without a doubt true that these Republican Scholarships are an olive branch to the faculty, an attempt to secure the technical expertise which allows for a Contract to be revoked.

			===Artai===

			The Grand Duchy of Artai is a nation in the northernmost parts of the continent, where Nazca's forests and hills give way to taiga and cliffs. Once a military superpower, its fortunes have faded after a disastrous venture with Belka into world domination; it currently possesses no Otome, and has not for almost a hundred years. Those hundred years have been characterised by small minded leaders, but the current Grand Duke, the teenaged Bel Gran Dai Artai, is more ambitious and is seeking to revitalise his nation's standing. At the core of this is a number of very expensive scholarships to send girls to Galleria.

			The harsh land of Artai has bred a hardy people with little in the way of pretensions, but for some Artai is a prison with very little hope left. Though the new Grand Duke is ambitious and not content to let the whole nation fall into total ignominy, there is a portion of the population that sees this as too little, too late.

	===Helvetica===		===Helvetica===

			Located amongst the Alps in the east of Nazca, and stretching down to the coast of the Mare Serenitatis, the Confederation Helvetica is Nazca's most notable democracy and home to all the foremost international banks. It has been said that half the world's money has passed through Helvetican banks, and it's not too far from the truth. The creation of the nazcazone has proven to be immensely lucrative for Helvetica. Helvetica is staunchly neutral when it comes to armed conflict, and is a proponent of Otome disarmament: the few Otome employed within Helvetica work for international humanitarian organisations.

	===Firenze===		===Firenze===

			Firenze is the most prosperous city-state in Appenninica and one of the wealthiest on the entire continent. A well-known cultural and Nazcan financial hub, the establishment of the nazcazone has brought significant changes to the nature of banking between Nazcan countries; these changes have hit Firenze where it hurts, and compromised its long-standing rivalry with Helvetica. There is no central government as such in Firenze, and most nations on the peninsula follow its model. Rather, it is run through the agreements and treaties of the aristocratic banking families, and so who is 'ruling' at any one time is a matter for the markets.

	===Venesia===		===Venesia===

			The Most Serene Republic of Venesia, or 'la Serenìsima' to its inhabitants, is one of the city-states on the Appenninican Penisula - though considering the nature of Venesia itself, it might be more correct to say that it is a city-state on the Mare Serenitatis. The spectacular capital is a floating wonderland, and like most Appenninican city-states is heavily reliant on trade and culture to fuel its prominence. With Anjou currently in the grip of political upheaval, the stage is set for an all out fashion war between Venesia, Firenze, Milano and others - a war which Venesia has been slow to adopt.

			Venesians often take great pride in their bizarre, vaguely republican system, claiming that by maintaining the stabilising influence of the aristocracy it excises the weaknesses of democracy. The reality is that many decisions are made arbitrarily by Collegio - an association of ten patricians - and then retroactively assumed to have been made in accordance with the various checks and balances. About the only aspect of Venesian politics that makes any sense is its executive, the Doge, who is the only officer of state that can legally make Contracts with Otome. The sitting Doge is limited by a number of quite extensive regulations intended to ensure transparency and accountability: most commentators agree that these are the most effective in the world. The nature of the Doge is causing Venesia to fall behind in the burgeoning Appenninican fashion war.

			==Patala==

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	The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE. It is a popular travel destination, and its artificial exclusivity has allowed it to largely fuel its economy through rates and service based industries. The administration is careful to milk the fact that Galleria Academy is present on its territory.		The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE. It is a popular travel destination, and its artificial exclusivity has allowed it to largely fuel its economy through rates and service based industries. The administration is careful to milk the fact that Galleria Academy is present on its territory.

	Unlike most members of the UAE, Wind's monarchy maintains both executive and legislative power, though traditionally it's been something of a soft touch and has immense stability as a political system. The current monarch is Princess Izanami Blan fon Wind. Wind is militarily unimportant, but largely considered unassailable due to the presence of Galleria. Though the school is politically neutral, it has been known to intervene in defence of the Valley. Strictly speaking, Wind only has one Otome: the Lofty Crimson Jade~~, Sakura Chrysoberyl Hazakura~~.		Unlike most members of the UAE, Wind's monarchy maintains both executive and legislative power, though traditionally it's been something of a soft touch and has immense stability as a political system. The current monarch is Princess Izanami Blan fon Wind. Wind is militarily unimportant, but largely considered unassailable due to the presence of Galleria. Though the school is politically neutral, it has been known to intervene in defence of the Valley. Strictly speaking, Wind only has one Otome: the Lofty Crimson Jade.

	===United Aurellia Emirates===		===United Aurellia Emirates===
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	===Levant===		===Levant===

	The Republic of Levant is a coastal nation running the length of the ~~south~~ of Aurellia. Often considered to be Arl's most vibrant democracy. Previously an emirate, Levant's peaceful transition to representative government is the great Aurellian success story, and its possession of the richest resource deposits on the continent has made it the wealthiest nation on Arl. It currently possesses no Otome, though it does possess a number of heirloom Meister GEMs. Politically, Levant is a prominent proponent of Otome disarmament. Recent tensions with the Cardair Empire have been the impetus for a scholarship program that has sent a number Levantine girls to Galleria.		The Republic of Levant is a coastal nation running the length of the north of Aurellia. Often considered to be Arl's most vibrant democracy. Previously an emirate, Levant's peaceful transition to representative government is the great Aurellian success story, and its possession of the richest resource deposits on the continent has made it the wealthiest nation on Arl. It currently possesses no Otome, though it does possess a number of heirloom Meister GEMs. Politically, Levant is a prominent proponent of Otome disarmament. Recent tensions with the Cardair Empire have been the impetus for a scholarship program that has sent a number Levantine girls to Galleria.

	===Cardair===		===Cardair===

	The Imperial Trinity of Cardair, Rossia and Trulio, or simply the Cardair Empire, is one of the largest nations in the world. On their own, Cardair and Trulio are the two largest nations on the Aurellian continent, and Rossia is one of the largest on the Xillian continent. Having unified through a byzantine series of marriage pacts in order to provide a front against the Erusean Union centuries previously, Cardair has flourished into a serious military and economic superpower. Already culturally distinct, further cross-cultural exchange has resulted in a nation which is quite distinct from the rest of Aurellia. While the states to the west are more leisurely, as a matter of policy Cardair rejects excess and celebrity culture. Even its many Otome are expected to maintain a sense of aloof, professional decorum. The Cardairan aristocracy and government is typically stereotyped as being incredibly rigid, which isn't too far from the truth.		The Imperial Trinity of Cardair, Rossia and Trulio, or simply the Cardair Empire, is one of the largest nations in the world. On their own, Cardair and Trulio are the two largest nations on the Aurellian continent, and Rossia is one of the largest on the Xillian continent. Having unified through a byzantine series of marriage pacts in order to provide a front against the Erusean Union centuries previously, Cardair has flourished into a serious military and economic superpower. Already culturally distinct, further cross-cultural exchange has resulted in a nation which is quite distinct from the rest of Aurellia. While the states to the west are more leisurely, as a matter of policy Cardair rejects excess and celebrity culture. Even its many Otome are expected to maintain a sense of aloof, professional decorum. The Cardairan aristocracy and government is typically stereotyped as being incredibly rigid, which isn't too far from the truth. Despite this, Cardair has pioneered coffee culture, and has the highest number of coffee shops per capita in the entire world.

	It is almost impossible to track the members of the three imperial families and how they intersect. The almost omnipresent civil service seemingly exists simply to keep manage the marriages which keep Cardair's government ticking over. Currently, Cardair has no sitting Emperor and is in a transitional state as a member of one of the three families is selected to be Argos XXVI. The sitting regent is, as tradition dictates, the Excel Elegance White Onyx, personal Otome of the Emperor.		It is almost impossible to track the members of the three imperial families and how they intersect. The almost omnipresent civil service seemingly exists simply to keep manage the marriages which keep Cardair's government ticking over. Currently, Cardair has no sitting Emperor and is in a transitional state as a member of one of the three families is selected to be Argos XXVI. The sitting regent is, as tradition dictates, the Excel Elegance White Onyx, personal Otome of the Emperor.
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	==Nazca==		==Nazca==

			The continent to the north of Aurellia, on the other side of Mare Nubium. It remains the core bastion of aristocracy on Arl, and in the aftermath of the Seven Days of Fire it was the Nazcan states who had political primacy. A number of quite serious wars have, over time, eroded their importance. They have recently formed the 'nazcazone', an economic pact that has standardised currency across all states, and is intended to foster international investment, development and growth. Mostly temperate ranging towards the mediterranean in the southern half, Nazca was considered a prime location for early colonisation, and competition in those days for the hospitable real estate was fierce.

			===Belka===

			The Belkan Imperial Federation is, and has been, the largest nation in Nazca for several centuries. Until the rise of the democracies in the west and east, its power was almost without equal across all of Arl, and even today it remains a military superpower and the beating heart of the nazcazone. On paper, Belka is an electoral monarchy, with the kaiser selected by vote of the eleven Elector Princes, but in practice the eldest Hohenzollern child is always elected. Though historically 'Belka' was in fact a patchwork of over a hundred different fiefdoms and principalities, it has since developed a remarkably unified national character that is instantly recognisable based on sheer bombast. While it is easy to stereotype most Belkans as deliriously Prussian, its rural populations are regularly described in travel guides as 'charming'. It has a remarkable beer culture. Belkan cuisine is best described as 'extremely heavy'.

			Belka employs the most Otome of any Nazcan state, and has been the centrepiece of three different major wars.

			===Anjou===

			The Republic of Anjou, formerly the Sun Kingdom of Anjou, is Belka's eternal rival and variously one of the most powerful nation states in the world. Though an absolute monarchy for many centuries, it is currently in the grip of a citizens' revolution. As such, it occupies an unusual place in international relations. By all accounts the Sun King and all his apparati have been totally deposed, and the Republican Directory is in control, yet the revolution continues. Though it is currently unclear as to the exact circumstances, it would appear that the Revolution had the tacit approval of Anjou's Otome - accounts suggest that the Sun King attempted to suppress the initial wave using their unmatched power, and they simply refused. The Contracts that existed prior to the revolution are currently in limbo, as a number of Masters have fled the country in response to rising violence and radicalisation within the various committees - most notoriously the Committee of Public Safety, which is rapidly growing in power. So far, no Masters have been extradited to Anjou.

			Most Anjou students at Galleria Academy were there on aristocratic money, which rapidly dried up as the Revolution took hold. The Directory has since made a point of providing scholarships to each student. It is without a doubt true that these Republican Scholarships are an olive branch to the faculty, an attempt to secure the technical expertise which allows for a Contract to be revoked.

			===Helvetica===

			===Firenze===

			===Venesia===

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	It is almost impossible to track the members of the three imperial families and how they intersect. The almost omnipresent civil service seemingly exists simply to keep manage the marriages which keep Cardair's government ticking over. Currently, Cardair has no sitting Emperor and is in a transitional state as a member of one of the three families is selected to be Argos XXVI. The sitting regent is, as tradition dictates, the Excel Elegance White Onyx, personal Otome of the Emperor.		It is almost impossible to track the members of the three imperial families and how they intersect. The almost omnipresent civil service seemingly exists simply to keep manage the marriages which keep Cardair's government ticking over. Currently, Cardair has no sitting Emperor and is in a transitional state as a member of one of the three families is selected to be Argos XXVI. The sitting regent is, as tradition dictates, the Excel Elegance White Onyx, personal Otome of the Emperor.

			==Xillia==

	==Aries==		==Aries==

	==Nazca==		==Nazca==

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	The Aurellian continent was the site of first landfall and the cradle of Arlian civilisation. A relatively hot, dry part of the world in the south, dominated by a number of spectacular deserts where the sand flows like molten silver hued in red and gold. Though very beautiful to look at, it is difficult land in which to make a home, and the oases around which settlements have grown into nations were not sufficient to support the needs of a diverse colonisation effort. Most of the population of the continent is concentrated in glitzy, cosmopolitan cities relying heavily on technological intervention. The continent is largely dominated by three distinct desert regions, the Empty Quarter, which is Arl's largest desert, the Sayhad and the Lut, which is the second largest concentration of salt in the world.		The Aurellian continent was the site of first landfall and the cradle of Arlian civilisation. A relatively hot, dry part of the world in the south, dominated by a number of spectacular deserts where the sand flows like molten silver hued in red and gold. Though very beautiful to look at, it is difficult land in which to make a home, and the oases around which settlements have grown into nations were not sufficient to support the needs of a diverse colonisation effort. Most of the population of the continent is concentrated in glitzy, cosmopolitan cities relying heavily on technological intervention. The continent is largely dominated by three distinct desert regions, the Empty Quarter, which is Arl's largest desert, the Sayhad and the Lut, which is the second largest concentration of salt in the world.

			Aesthetically Aurellia corresponds to the Middle East, if it wasn't obvious.

	===Wind===		===Wind===
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	The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE. It is a popular travel destination, and its artificial exclusivity has allowed it to largely fuel its economy through rates and service based industries. The administration is careful to milk the fact that Galleria Academy is present on its territory.		The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE. It is a popular travel destination, and its artificial exclusivity has allowed it to largely fuel its economy through rates and service based industries. The administration is careful to milk the fact that Galleria Academy is present on its territory.

	Unlike most members of the UAE, Wind's monarchy maintains both executive and legislative power, though traditionally it's been something of a soft touch. The current monarch is Princess Izanami Blan fon Wind. Wind is militarily unimportant, but largely considered unassailable due to the presence of Galleria. Though the school is politically neutral, it has been known to intervene in defence of the Valley. Strictly speaking, Wind only has one Otome: the Lofty Crimson Jade, Sakura Chrysoberyl Hazakura.		Unlike most members of the UAE, Wind's monarchy maintains both executive and legislative power, though traditionally it's been something of a soft touch and has immense stability as a political system. The current monarch is Princess Izanami Blan fon Wind. Wind is militarily unimportant, but largely considered unassailable due to the presence of Galleria. Though the school is politically neutral, it has been known to intervene in defence of the Valley. Strictly speaking, Wind only has one Otome: the Lofty Crimson Jade, Sakura Chrysoberyl Hazakura.

			===United Aurellia Emirates===

			A loose federation of nine of the smaller emirates on the continent. It is a politically complex arrangement of absolute monarchies creating a federal front for the purposes of international relations. In truth it is something of a military alliance in order to avoid annexation by Cardair; between them, the states of the UAE have twelve Otome, enough to keep even Cardair in check. The member states of the UAE are fantastically rich but a widening gap between rich and poor is driving growing political instability, even in Wind. Workers' rights groups are gaining international attention. There are some tensions between the UAE and Levant, due to Levant's open support for democratisation groups within the UAE. The member states of the UAE are progressive and liberal mostly up until the point where it is suggested that the emirs step down, and some have expressed concern about the treatment of some prominent republicans.

			===Levant===

			The Republic of Levant is a coastal nation running the length of the south of Aurellia. Often considered to be Arl's most vibrant democracy. Previously an emirate, Levant's peaceful transition to representative government is the great Aurellian success story, and its possession of the richest resource deposits on the continent has made it the wealthiest nation on Arl. It currently possesses no Otome, though it does possess a number of heirloom Meister GEMs. Politically, Levant is a prominent proponent of Otome disarmament. Recent tensions with the Cardair Empire have been the impetus for a scholarship program that has sent a number Levantine girls to Galleria.

			===Cardair===

			The Imperial Trinity of Cardair, Rossia and Trulio, or simply the Cardair Empire, is one of the largest nations in the world. On their own, Cardair and Trulio are the two largest nations on the Aurellian continent, and Rossia is one of the largest on the Xillian continent. Having unified through a byzantine series of marriage pacts in order to provide a front against the Erusean Union centuries previously, Cardair has flourished into a serious military and economic superpower. Already culturally distinct, further cross-cultural exchange has resulted in a nation which is quite distinct from the rest of Aurellia. While the states to the west are more leisurely, as a matter of policy Cardair rejects excess and celebrity culture. Even its many Otome are expected to maintain a sense of aloof, professional decorum. The Cardairan aristocracy and government is typically stereotyped as being incredibly rigid, which isn't too far from the truth.

			It is almost impossible to track the members of the three imperial families and how they intersect. The almost omnipresent civil service seemingly exists simply to keep manage the marriages which keep Cardair's government ticking over. Currently, Cardair has no sitting Emperor and is in a transitional state as a member of one of the three families is selected to be Argos XXVI. The sitting regent is, as tradition dictates, the Excel Elegance White Onyx, personal Otome of the Emperor.

	==Aries==		==Aries==

	==Nazca==		==Nazca==

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	===Wind===		===Wind===

	The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE		The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE. It is a popular travel destination, and its artificial exclusivity has allowed it to largely fuel its economy through rates and service based industries. The administration is careful to milk the fact that Galleria Academy is present on its territory.

			Unlike most members of the UAE, Wind's monarchy maintains both executive and legislative power, though traditionally it's been something of a soft touch. The current monarch is Princess Izanami Blan fon Wind. Wind is militarily unimportant, but largely considered unassailable due to the presence of Galleria. Though the school is politically neutral, it has been known to intervene in defence of the Valley. Strictly speaking, Wind only has one Otome: the Lofty Crimson Jade, Sakura Chrysoberyl Hazakura.

	==Aries==		==Aries==

	==Nazca==		==Nazca==

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	==Aurellia==		==Aurellia==

	The Aurellian continent was the site of first landfall and the cradle of Arlian civilisation. A relatively hot, dry part of the world in the south, dominated by a number of spectacular deserts where the sand flows like molten silver hued in red and gold. Though very beautiful to look at, it is difficult land in which to make a home, and the oases around which settlements have grown into nations were not sufficient to support the needs of a diverse colonisation effort. Most of the population of the continent is concentrated in ~~gltizy~~, cosmopolitan cities relying heavily on technological intervention.		The Aurellian continent was the site of first landfall and the cradle of Arlian civilisation. A relatively hot, dry part of the world in the south, dominated by a number of spectacular deserts where the sand flows like molten silver hued in red and gold. Though very beautiful to look at, it is difficult land in which to make a home, and the oases around which settlements have grown into nations were not sufficient to support the needs of a diverse colonisation effort. Most of the population of the continent is concentrated in glitzy, cosmopolitan cities relying heavily on technological intervention. The continent is largely dominated by three distinct desert regions, the Empty Quarter, which is Arl's largest desert, the Sayhad and the Lut, which is the second largest concentration of salt in the world.

	===Wind===		===Wind===

	The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter.		The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter. Surrounded on both sides by the tallest mountains in the region, the Valley is favoured by a regular cool breeze which makes it remarkably liveable given its location: the average recorded temperature in the Emirate is some fifteen degrees below the rest of the UAE

	==Aries==		==Aries==

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	The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome.		The Emirate of the Valley of the Wind is the ''original'' settlement on Arl. Its great age, and the fact that a component of the Eltreum is within its territory, has meant that Wind has played a significant role in many notable episode of history: the most notable being its involvement in ending the Seven Days of Fire and employing the first Otome. The Valley of the Wind for which the Emirate is named is an anomalous geographical feature: an incredibly lush region located in the midst of the Empty Quarter.

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